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International Relations question from UPSC CSE-Prelims, 2026

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I (BIMSTEC Centre/Establishment) | List II (Location)
A. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory | 1. NOIDA
B. BIMSTEC Energy Centre | 2. Bengaluru
C. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate | 3. Colombo
D. BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility | 4. Thimphu

Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Correct Answer: Option D — A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
Here is the correct matching for the lists:List I (BIMSTEC Centre/Establishment)List II (Location)DetailsA. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory4. ThimphuEstablished in Bhutan to preserve and coordinate cultural industries and heritage tourism across the region.B. BIMSTEC Energy Centre1. NOIDALocated at the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) in Uttar Pradesh, India, to improve regional forecasting.C. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate2. BengaluruHosted in India (at the CPRI Campus) to foster grid interconnections and energy security reforms among member nations.D. BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility3. ColomboEstablished in Sri Lanka to enhance technological innovation, research commercialization, and capacity building.
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UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims

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Exam UPSC CSE
Stage Prelims
Year 2026
Subject International Relations
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